COVID Cases: 257 active cases in India so far, Here’s the full update

Recent media reports have highlighted an increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore and Hong Kong in the last few weeks. Read further on Dynamite News

New Delhi: Amid spurt in cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, the number of active COVID cases in India stands at 257 as on May 19, 2025, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Tuesday.

This a very low figure considering the country’s large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalization required, it said after review meeting, according to a PIB release.

Recent media reports have highlighted an increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore and Hong Kong in the last few weeks.

As per the preliminary information available, the cases are mostly mild, not associated with unusual severity or mortality.

In light of these developments, a review meeting of experts from National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central government hospitals was convened under the Chairpersonship of DGHS.

India Remains Under Control

The meeting concluded that the current Covid-19 situation in India remains under control. "As of May 19, 2025, the number of active Covid-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very low figure considering the country’s large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalization required", it said.

"A robust system for surveillance of respiratory viral illnesses including Covid-19 also exists in the country through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and ICMR", the DGHS said, adding, the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and proactive in monitoring the situation closely, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to safeguard public health.

Advisory Issued

Amid rising concerns over increasing COVID cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, which is said to be not life threatening, Union Health Minister J P Nadda allayed the fears of the public and reviewed the situation at a High Level Meeting on Emergency Health Systems Preparedness to prevent spread in India.

An official release said the Health MInistry said urgent and comprehensive measures were taken to strengthen Health Systems and Resources across the Country ensuring availability of medicines in hospitals, including equipment and beds to tackle any emergency.

The current status of medical preparedness for handling emergency cases was presented to him and the Ministry was closely monitoring the situation.